AMD A8-5550M vs Intel Celeron 2955U

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Performance
A8-5550M56% better
2,5037% of 36,991
Celeron 2955U
1,6044% of 36,991

The A8-5550M has 56% better performance than the Celeron 2955U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A8-5550M
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Celeron 2955U
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Summary

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About the AMD A8-5550M CPU

The AMD A8-5550M is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2013. It is part of AMD's A8 lineup, which is based on the Richland microarchitecture. The A8-5550M is compatible with AMD Socket FS1r2 motherboards and is fabricated on a 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 8550G integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A8-5550M supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the A8-5550M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A8-5550M features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.1 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The A8-5550M includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 8550G. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The A8-5550M has the 569th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.77% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Celeron 2955U CPU

The Intel Celeron 2955U is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2013. It is part of Intel's Celeron lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The 2955U is compatible with Intel Socket G3 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Celeron 2955U supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the Celeron 2955U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron 2955U features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1400.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron 2955U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron 2955U has the 656th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.34% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoA8-5550MCeleron 2955U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA8Celeron
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2013Q3 2013
Production Status--Active
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A8-5550M56% better
2,5037% of 36,991
Celeron 2955U
1,6044% of 36,991

The A8-5550M has 56% better performance than the Celeron 2955U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A8-5550M is ranked 569th with a score of 2,503, and the Celeron 2955U is ranked 656th with a score of 1,604.

Performance per dollar
A8-5550M
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Celeron 2955U
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A8-5550M and the Celeron 2955U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:A8-5550M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-2328M2,508+0%
Core i3-4005U2,507+0%
A8-5550M2,503
FX-7600P2,467-1%
A8-3520M2,452-2%
A9-94201,632-35%
Pentium N35101,619-35%
Celeron 2955U1,604-36%
A4-62101,587.5-37%
Celeron N29201,582-37%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkA8-5550MCeleron 2955U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,503
(+56.05%)
1,604
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
188
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
68
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
659
(+44.84%)
455
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
280
(+5.26%)
266
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,863
(+112.43%)
877
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,038
(+32.91%)
781
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecA8-5550MCeleron 2955U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size32 nm22 nm
Transistors1,178 million1,400 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecA8-5550MCeleron 2955U
SeriesA8Celeron
MicroarchitectureRichlandHaswell
CodenameRichlandHaswell
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecA8-5550MCeleron 2955U
Cores42
Threads42
Clock Speed2.1 GHz1400.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.1 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier21.0x14.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecA8-5550MCeleron 2955U
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--2 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecA8-5550MCeleron 2955U
SocketAMD Socket FS1r2Intel Socket G3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W15 W
Tcase Max71 °C72 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecA8-5550MCeleron 2955U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 8550GIntel HD
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, AMD64, CnQ, NX bit, AMD-VMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-x, Smart Cache

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.